The USS Constitution was launched on Oct. 21, 1797, in Boston on this day in history. She went on to a legendary career in naval warfare, earning the famous moniker Old Ironsides.

The Navy warship earned the nickname "Old Ironsides" during the War of 1812 when British cannonballs were seen bouncing off the USS Constitution's wooden hull.

USS Constitution Museum, Part 2 USS Constitution was launched in Boston in 1797 and gained fame during the War of 1812, defeating British warships in three s… ...

Cmdr. Billie J. Farrell is the first female commander of the 224-year-old Navy warship that earned the nickname "Old Ironsides" during the War of 1812.

Her first duty station is the USS Constitution. That ship played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812.

The USS Constitution is famous for its role in the War of 1812, where it gained the nickname of “Old Ironside.” ...

USS Constitution is the only remaining US Navy ship to have sunk an enemy warship in battle. It is also the oldest commissioned warship in the world that's still afloat, and it's full of history.

Every day has a story. Could August 19 be one of them? It sure is. On this day in history, remarkable events unfolded. The ...